Taran Wanderer
Taran Wanderer

Taran Wanderer

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Page count
251
Words per page
870L
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May 16, 2006
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Taran Wanderer, the fourth book in Lloyd Alexander’s The Chronicles of Prydain Taran is an Assistant Pig-Keeper no longer–he has become a hero. Now he dreams of winning the hand of Princess Eilonwy, but how can someone who has spent his whole life caring for a pig hope to marry royalty? Taran must find out who he really is. Eager to learn his origins and hoping to discover noble roots, Taran sets off with the faithful Gurgi. The journey takes the companions to the three witches in the Marshes of Morva and through the many realms of Prydain. At last they reach the mystical Mirror of Llunet, which reveals a person’s true identity. Yet Taran may not be ready to face the truth. . . . Includes a new pronunciation guide.

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      Lloyd Alexander

      Lloyd Alexander (1924-2007) was the author of more than forty books for children and adults, including the beloved children’s fantasy series, the Chronicles of Prydain, one of the most widely read series in the history of fantasy and the inspiration for the animated Disney film, The Black Cauldron. His books have won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal, the Newbery Honor, and the National Book Award for Juvenile Literature.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780805080513
    Publication Date
    May 16, 2006
    Publisher
    Henry Holt & Company
    Original Publication Date
    August 24, 1967
    Page Count
    222
    Words Per Page
    251
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    68961518
    Lexile® Level
    870L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~U
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    9
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    6632
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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